Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Mandi

Nestling in the foothills of Himalaya, Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is a must visit place for all the wildlife lovers. The combination of hills and woods is intoxicating and covers terrains from the chair and pine forest. Most people visit the Shikhari Devi sanctuary of the temple which is located in the middle of the forest. The sanctuary accredited by the government of India in 1962.

In the jungle, tourist can catch glimpses of Goral, Monal, Black Bear, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Cat Leopard, and The Himalayan Black Bear. The vegetation of the places includes trees of the Barn Oak, Western Mixed Coniferous Trees, Kharsu Oak, West Himalayan Upper Oak, Moist Temperate Deciduous Forest, and Sub-Alpine Pastures. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between August and October, besides the months of April and May.